Obagi & Pregnancy; other product recommendations?
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Sun Sep 18, 2005 12:12 pm

I've been using Obagi NuDerm & Tretinoin for the past 6 months and have been loving it; it cmpletely cleared up my acne. Just found out I'm 2 weeks pregnant, so I have to stop the system and switch to something else; I'm terrified that my skin will be a mess again, does anyone have any other skin care regimens to recommend for sensitive/dry skin/acne prone skin?
Thaks!! Smile

Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:19 pm

Hi and congratulations! I know what it is like to be pregnant, as I was only five months ago. (My God does the time fly by! My baby is now 5 months!) During my pregnancy i was very worried about breaking out. I asked my Obgyn if it was okay to use Proactiv and she said it was. I also called Motherisk, a toll free number here in Canada which gives you info on drug and food info while pregnant. What's safe etc. I don't have the website but you may want to google it. There may be something of the sort where you live as well. Any way, I called this number as well and the nurse told me that while not 100% safe, there is like a 1 in 100,000 chance of harm to the fetus (please don't quote me on this as I am not a doctor or specialist), it is not bad. BP does get into the system but not enough to harm the fetus. Ultimately, it is your choice. I chose to use it and my baby is fine, but again, it is up to you and only you know what you want to use, eat etc. during pregnancy. I would speak with your doctor/dermo first, just to be safe.

BTW, I think if I hadn't used Proactiv I still would have had great skin. Pregnancy does such good things for your skin. The glow is true! (Well, for the lucky ones! And I think I was one of the lucky ones!)

Again, congratulations! It is the most beautiful experience in the world! Enjoy your free time now because you won't have much later! Smile

free skin care · Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:02 pm

I've been researching this for the last month extensively. I have had terrible breakouts in the last few months also. The doctor said BP and salicyic acid are okay, but then I find some articles online saying not to use salicylic acid. Rolling Eyes

The motherisk website is this:
http://www.motherisk.org/updates/index.php?id=301
I found that a while back while researching retinol use with pregnancy.

Also AHA's like lactic and glycolic acids are okay to use since, your body produces this naturally:

http://health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/skincare.html

"Pregnancy Skin Care: Acne and Oil
If your skin is oily and/or acne prone, you'll probably experience your worst breakouts during the first trimester of pregnancy. The safest way to treat these breakouts is with a product that contains glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, topical erythromycin (prescription only), or witch hazel."

free skin care · Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:16 pm

I've gotten good results from glycolics on my acne. I've been using the PTR 10% glycolic HYDRATING gel (no salicylic acids, but the clarifying one contains them)

no dryness, no sensitivity...might be worth looking into Smile

free skin care · Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:09 am

The Dr. H rythmic night conditioner really worked for me during my pregnancy...but they are pretty expensive, so if you get them, try getting them from a discount site in Europe (like bce-europe.com). Very Happy

Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:53 am

Thanks so much everyone- I really appreciate the advice!!!

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